Jim 104 x 365

Jim and I carpooled to college our senior year. He was married; I was engaged. We bumped into each other at a sports bar after gradation. He drove me home via a secluded spot. About fifteen years later he called to say he was still married and had ten kids.

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Indigo Bunting said…
I love how this is crafted: what is said and isn't said, and a complete story! (I can see the end of the film now, when they give the character update: "Jim is still married and has ten kids.")
1/1/07, 8:51 PM
Otter said…
And I bet your glad your not Mrs. Jim saddled-up with ten lil' darlins.
1/2/07, 6:26 PM
Cedar Waxwing said…
Oh yes indeed.

He was a nice guy - I could have done worse, but breaking up a marriage was not something I could do.
1/2/07, 7:13 PM
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